Citizen Bar & Kitchen is now open for dinner seven days a week in the former High Tides Seafood Grill location in downtown Bend. The restaurant was started by Bowtie Catering owners, Sanda Costello and Gene Soto. Costello said, “I just became an American citizen three weeks ago—hence the name.” Expect thoughtfully prepared plates that […]
Lisa Sipe
Food Writer | The Source Weekly
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New Food Truck at Aspect
Remember award-winning Chef Rudy Garcia? Previously he was at Old Mill Brew Wërks and he’s back with his own food truck, Curbside Bistro. Garcia is serving gourmet pub-style food with an Italian and French twist, including beer and liquor infusions. Find Curbside Bistro on the corner of Galveston and Federal, outside Aspect Boards & Brews.. […]
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Movin’ Food
Q & A with Liz Weigand at Agricultural Connections
Ever wonder how your food gets from a local farm to your plate? The short answer: very carefully. Get the longer answer in this Q&A. Source Weekly: What is Agricultural Connections? Liz Weigand: We are a specialty distributor that delivers farm fresh food year-round. We sell local—meaning Central Oregon and Oregon-grown food—that bridges the gap […]
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Get Your Mushroom Permit
All the fires from last season mean the mushrooms are popping now. Before you head out to hunt, get a permit. It’s free and you can collect up to 2 gallons per person, per day. Any mushrooms you pick should be cut in half lengthwise at time of harvest. You aren’t allowed to sell your […]
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Five Great Burgers in C.O.
The mainstay you crave, and where to get it best in Bend and beyond
When it comes to pubs, Central Oregon has more than its fair share—most with a burger or two on the menu. To help you decide which one to choose, we’ve narrowed it down to the five juiciest, drool-inducing burgers around.
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Inspired Eats
10 places foodies frequent in Central Oregon
From gingery pork meatballs, to Japanese Wagyu steak, to the cardamom-infused ocean roll, Central Oregon has an abundance of must-have taste bud teasers. And don’t forget the pea tendril-carrot salad with horseradish cream.
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East Side food truck lot open and poppin’
There’s more beer and food than you can shake a stick at
On Tap, Bend’s newest food truck lot, is open and already busy. Six different carts line the sidewalk: Barrio, Curbbq, EMW Fusion, Himalayan Bites, The Rogue Chef and Phillystyle. Outdoor seating includes a grassy lawn, a covered patio and a bar. As you would expect in Bend, the spot also has 30 tap handles, plus […]
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Special Brunch menus for Mother’s Day
Brunch is the perfect Mother’s Day activity; spend quality time with mom and treat her to an indulgent meal. Here are the restaurants and resorts offering special brunch menus: 10 Below10 NW Minnesota Avenue oxfordhotelbend.com541-382-1010 Brasada Ranch16986 SW Brasada Ranch Rd., Powell Butte brasada.com541-526-6870 Broken Top Club62000 Broken Top Dr., Bend brokentop.com541-383-8200 Carson’s American Kitchen […]
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Rethink Food Waste Challenge starts May 14
Did you know you probably throw away 25 percent of the food you buy? That’s a crazy amount of wasted food and money. The Rethink Waste Project, a program of The Environmental Center, is encouraging people to take the Rethink Food Waste Challenge. Starting May 14, people can participate by weighing and recording the cumulative […]
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Moms on Kid-Friendly Dining
Clutch spots to eat and play with kiddos, either on Mother’s Day or otherwise
Even if you don’t have kids, you’ve probably dined with a munchkin who had a meltdown or couldn’t find anything they wanted to eat. Sometimes that kid was just having a bad day. Other times though, the restaurant didn’t meet their needs. We asked local moms where they take their kiddos to eat and what’s […]
